Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
113
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 27 | 32 | 30 | 113 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers snuck past the Timberwolves 116-113. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.